Indonesian silat genre dominated the screen in the 1980s. Sometimes superhuman abilities are featured to add entertainment values. Important elements in this genre are the characters’ ability to do choreographed fighting with “high-kicks” and “flying swords”. Both genres have historical settings with corresponding costumes, properties and architecture. Indonesian silat genre is akin to wuxia genre in Hong Kong cinema. This is because there have been no reference in Indonesian films whose main characters have superhuman abilities.įrom its cinematic elements and style, Wiro Sableng is closer to martial arts or silat genre. The assumption that Wiro Sableng is similar to Hollywood superhero movie is inevitable. The appearance of Wiro in Deadpool 2trailer, one of Marvel Studio’s films, also strengthens this speculation. Some websites even speculate that Wiro will join the Avengers, a franchise from Marvel Cinematic Universe, whose parent company, Disney, owns 20th Century Fox. Since its production, many consider that Wiro Sableng is a superhero movie. Once this genre dominated the screen worldwide from the 1950s to the 1970s, but now it has been revised to cope with new society’s values. It is very common that a genre can disappear or getting significant revisions in its elements when the culture supporting it is no longer dominant. The genre convention also refers to culture and social contexts surrounding the movies. These references are useful for both filmmakers and audience to provide a pool of cinematic elements that they can work on as points of departure for film consumption, as well as for promotional purposes, so both sides know what to expect from a film. Film professor Barry Keith Grant explains that genre classify commercial feature films that “tell familiar stories with familiar characters in familiar situations”. Genre is a reference tool for filmmakers and audiences alike. Many consider Wiro to be a superhero movie, but from its cinematic elements and style, Wiro Sablengis closer to martial arts or silat genre. Reputable US magazine Variety called the film a breakthrough in Indonesia’s film industry for being the first film backed by Hollywood’s 20th Century Fox.ĭespite the hype, Wiro Sableng has left a big question about genre filmmaking in the local cinema industry. The film mostly received positive reviews from media and audience. It will be released in Singapore on October 11 following Malaysia’s release on September 27. A film about a local hero clad in all white costume from the 16th century, Wiro Sableng (Crazy Wiro), hit Indonesian theatres on August 30.
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